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MARCH 25, 2018

If you are a renovator contemplating a new or improved blog, you should take a close look at Sebring Design Build’s site. Sebring focuses on residential renovations in Chicago and […]. Don’t copy it, of course (that is cheating).

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Michigan Avenue in Chicago is seeing a mix of high-end retailers and value retailers, a trend that will continue in 2013 in markets across the country. To do this, let’s focus on the famed Magnificent Mile in Chicago. This year, I wanted to use a micro example to highlight macro retail and restaurant construction trends.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

There’s no doubt that local businesses will have much to celebrate if on October 2, 2009, Chicago wins the 2016 Summer Olympics bid. But just how would Chicago hosting the Olympics affect the city’s restaurant and retail construction activity ? Here are a couple of my predictions…. I say back the bid! Bill Di Santo.

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MARCH 10, 2023

I’m based in Chicago where I work for Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a national full-service real estate firm, as a project manager in the construction and maintenance department for the multifamily properties we own and manage. Our portfolio spans 6,000 market-rate rental units across 20 properties in Chicago, St.

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MAY 15, 2013

Englewood completed renovations to guests rooms and the main restaurant as well as created a fitness and wellness center above the main ball room of the famed Drake Hotel in Chicago. This number is expected to increase in 2013, sparking Chicago hotel construction. Smith Travel Research reports that U.S. We’ve done it all.

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DECEMBER 6, 2018

I recently attended a senior housing conference in Chicago where a panelist discussed the challenge senior housing operators face in hiring and retaining caregivers and other staff given the high hourly wages offered by employers like Amazon. Subcontractors Say No Thanks to Off Hours.

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

We saw drawings for new Chicago restaurant projects, retail construction work, office renovations, school construction and learning center additions – you name it, we saw it. If you don’t know who specializes in your line of business then start your search online with a query like “Chicago retail construction experts”.

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MARCH 9, 2010

Instead, landlords are focused on renovating shopping malls and remodeling office buildings to attract new tenants and entice existing tenants to renew their lease. Nothing scares customers away faster than the thought of potential injury. Q uiet over there!

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

It was a busy year for shopping center renovations, like the new food court construction at Westfield's Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie, Ill. And of course the industry did see some notable shopping center renovations in 2010, such as Randhurst Mall in Chicago and Hamilton Plaza Shopping Center in New Jersey.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015

We’re already seeing a boom in senior housing construction as new communities pop up, particularly in suburban areas, but another avenue where we anticipate a high level of construction activity next year is existing communities that must refresh and remodel to stay competitive with new players.

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MAY 4, 2010

In the post I said we should “Look for a solid increase in construction renovations versus new locations, which should hold especially true with new retail construction.” Think I’ll give myself a “B” on that one. Talk about a smart move. Girls will never want to leave the building.

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JUNE 21, 2012

Recently, we were performing a pre-construction analysis for a retail client on a Chicago-area property. Keyword Cloud Best Chicago Contractor. Chicago Construction News. Chicago restaurant construction. Commercial Remodeling. construction renovations. Crain's Chicago Business. Best Practices.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

PROJECT SPECS: OTTO STARK KITCHEN REMODEL . Category: Kitchen Remodel, $75,000 – $125,000 Location: Grand Rapids, Mich. Square footage: 390 sf Builder/Remodeler (entrant): New Urban Home Builders, Grand Rapids Architect + Interior Designer: Deidre Interiors, Grand Rapids Green Verifier: GreenEdge of Michigan , Holland, Mich.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

Rendering of the new Tin Goose Hangar, which is under construction at Chicago Executive Airport. The majority of the property improvement costs are designated for building renovations, electrical service upgrades for both properties, and rehabilitation of the rail service to both buildings. Photo: Morganharbour.com.). By Sharon Clark.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Here’s what stood out to me: Englewood’s retail portfolio includes experiential concepts such as American Girl Place in Chicago. Looking back to when we dipped our toes into senior housing construction, our blog posts focused on remodeling work at existing facilities.

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JANUARY 6, 2020

However, we expect senior living construction remodel and refresh projects will continue to be strong in the next decade due to owners’ and operators’ long-term property investment strategies. As we’ve discussed previously on this blog, there are unique challenges and opportunities associated with work in this arena.

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JULY 24, 2014

the developer of Schlitz Park, has received a $500,000 grant for remediation and demolition costs related to the latest renovation at the former Schlitz Brewing site on West Galena Street. The five-story, 73,100-square-foot Pabst Professional Center has a $10 million to $12 million price tag, and is expected to be completed in June.

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